Ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting organizational backups, as highlighted by a Sophos report.

The survey included nearly 3,000 IT professionals, with 94% reporting attempts to compromise backups during attacks.

Compromised backups lead to significantly higher ransoms, with an average demand of $2.3 million, compared to $1 million for secure backups.

Secure backups are crucial in quick data restoration and minimizing operational downtime, which can result in lower ransoms or no payment at all.

The report stresses the necessity of investing in cybersecurity defenses that protect backup integrity, including strong access controls and offline backups.